Aryna Sabalenka dominated Jaqueline Cristian 6-1, 6-4 to secure a spot in the Madrid Open's Round of 16. The defending champion will face Naomi Osaka next. Meanwhile, Venus Williams claimed her first victory since the US Open, teaming up with Katie Boulter in doubles.
Iga Swiatek's struggles continued as she withdrew from her match against Ann Li due to a virus, while Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud advanced in the men's singles.